Our Beliefs

As Christians, and particularly as Episcopalians, we are part of an ancient and living tradition of wisdom.

The word “Episcopal” refers to government by bishops. The historic episcopate continues the work of the first apostles in the Church, guarding the faith, unity and discipline of the Church, and ordaining men and women to continue Christ’s ministry.

An Episcopalian is a person who belongs to the Protestant Episcopal Church, the branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion in the United States.

As Episcopalians, we believe:

The Holy Scriptures are the revealed word of God, which inspired the human authors of the Scripture, and which is interpreted by the Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. (Bible Gateway)

The Nicene Creed is the basic statement of our belief about God. It was adopted in the 300s by the early church founders and is said every Sunday in Episcopal and Anglican churches around the United States and world.

The two great sacraments of the Gospel, given by Christ to the Church, are Baptism and the Holy Eucharist.

In Baptism we renounce Satan, repent of our sins, and adopt Jesus as our Lord and Savior.

In the Holy Eucharist, the center of our worship life, we remember and participate in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ until his coming again.

Catechism: The teachings and beliefs of the Episcopal Church are articulated in this “Outline of the Faith.” It is designed in a question and answer format.

Do you still have questions? Good, we love those. Please ask the Rev. Les.

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